Taqueria Mexicana Mely

301 Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Taqueria Mexicana Mely seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Taqueria Mexicana Mely is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.

14-09-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat limes produce reach in cooler main prep **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cook frozen chicken patties in freezer in Togo bags.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed for management and employees to sign some employees signed next routine **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook pork cook beef not dated main reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 200 plus operator remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

11-27-4

53B-13-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cut board

14-09-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Non food grade hose used for potable water in unit . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**

29-04-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler not dated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: no dates **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-26: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Mexicana Mely last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mexicana Mely on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Mexicana Mely?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Mexicana Mely.

How does Taqueria Mexicana Mely compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taqueria Mexicana Mely most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taqueria Mexicana Mely's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Mexicana Mely have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Mexicana Mely means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taqueria Mexicana Mely inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Mexicana Mely is inspected around two times per year on average.

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